diff --git a/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm b/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm
index f88ccf14e03..5ebab391faf 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm
@@ -422,8 +422,9 @@ won't update every console in existence) but it's more of a hassle to do. Also,
 			SSblackbox.record_feedback("nested tally", "RND Production List", amount, list("[being_built.category]", "[being_built.name]"))
 			for(var/i in 1 to amount)
 				var/obj/item/new_item = new being_built.build_path(src)
-				new_item.pixel_x = rand(-5, 5)
-				new_item.pixel_y = rand(-5, 5)
+				if(istype(new_item)) // Only want a random pixel offset if it IS actually an item, and not a structure like a bluespace closet
+					new_item.pixel_x = rand(-5, 5)
+					new_item.pixel_y = rand(-5, 5)
 				if(istype(new_item, /obj/item/storage/backpack/holding))
 					new_item.investigate_log("built by [key]","singulo")
 				if(!istype(new_item, /obj/item/stack/sheet)) // To avoid materials dupe glitches